Relentless cycle of poverty continues to grind children in hard labor
KABUL (SW) – Several child laborers in Kabul shared their stories of how poverty and the need to support their families have driven them to the streets.
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Price hike mares festivities as Kabul residents prepare for Eid
KABUL (SW) – Price hike has hit Afghans hard as Eid al-Adha approaches and Kabul residents prepare to host guests with traditional dried and fresh fruits, along with various sweets.
Global organizations warn of high humanitarian needs amid budget shortfall in Afghanistan
KABUL (SW) – Several international aid organizations have once again raised alarms about the high levels of humanitarian needs among Afghan citizens, particularly concerning food aid, while simultaneously highlighting a severe budget shortfall for these efforts in Afghanistan.
Congo fever cases in Afghanistan surge by 38% in two months
KABUL (SW) – Officials from the Ministry of Public Health have reported a significant rise in Congo fever cases in Afghanistan.
Exclusive: Nearly 40% of Afghan youths aimless, over 60% lead purposeful lives
KABUL (SW) – Findings of a latest Salam Watandar survey show that 39.1% of the surveyed youths lead their lives without specific goals while 60.9% of the other are following purposeful life.
Exclusive: Majority of Afghan youths chasing specific future goals
This survey conducted by Salam Watandar, aims to explore the level of goal-setting among young people, identify potential reasons for a lack of clear objectives, and examine the relationship between these factors and their educational, economic, and social conditions.
Metal industry in Balkh faces significant decline, blacksmiths say
MAZAR-E SHARIF (SW) – A number of blacksmiths in Balkh province say that the metal industry has lost its former vitality and is now facing a significant downturn.
Farmers in Kunduz believe alternative break crops are boosting yields
KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – Farmers in Kunduz believe that alternative break crops are boosting yields and this practice has helped them improve farming practice in the province.
Leftover landmines in Afghanistan claim lives, limbs of 60 people monthly: OCHA
KABUL (SW) – The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has reported that every month, 60 people—most of them children—are killed or disabled by leftover landmines from past conflicts.
Litter in Kabul River irks city dwellers
KABUL (SW) – Rampant and unchecked litter at various points in the Kabul River has irked the city dwellers sparking concerns about pollution and water-born diseases.
Flood victims frustrated by lack of aid, urgently need basic necessities
KABUL (SW) – The flood victims in several provinces of Afghanistan have expressed frustration over the lack of aid, saying that despite weeks passing since the floods, they are still without basic necessities.
WFP reiterates urgent need for $14.5 mln to assist flood victims
MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan has emphasized that it requires $14.5 million over the next seven months to address the needs of the flood-affected people.
